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Dr. Christopher Hupfeld, MD

Dr. Christopher Hupfeld, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hupfeld, Endocrinologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Hupfeld, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hupfeld graduated from University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hupfeld is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hupfeld’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hupfeld’s office at (760) 479-5370.

    Where did Dr. Hupfeld go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA | Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hupfeld board certified in Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Hupfeld, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Hupfeld speak?

    Dr. Hupfeld and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hupfeld treat?

    As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Hupfeld diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hupfeld. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Other Forms of Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging
    • Secondary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
    • M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
    • Thyroid Failure After Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Abnormal Bone Density
    • Bone Structure Problem
    • Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E230: Hypopituitarism

    Also known as:

    • Other Adrenal Insufficiency
    • Addison Disease
    • Atypical Adrenal Insufficiency
    • Uncommon Adrenal Underactivity
    • Adrenocortical Hypofunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E2749: Other adrenocortical insufficiency

    Does Dr. Hupfeld accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hupfeld accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 479-5370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hupfeld accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Hupfeld in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hupfeld's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Hupfeld's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (760) 479-5370

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    Dr. Christopher Hupfeld's Practice 2

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 100

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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    Dr. Christopher Hupfeld's Practice 3

    3300 Vista Way Ste B

    Oceanside, CA 92056

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    What is Dr. Hupfeld's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hupfeld's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568429165.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hupfeld?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hupfeld

    What is Dr. Christopher Hupfeld's specialty?

    Dr. Hupfeld is a Endocrinologist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Hupfeld to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Hupfeld affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hupfeld is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Christopher Hupfeld accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Hupfeld is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Hupfeld offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hupfeld's office at (760) 479-5370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Hupfeld?

    Please contact Dr. Hupfeld's office at (760) 479-5370 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Hupfeld have?

    Dr. Christopher Hupfeld is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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